Registered Nurse (RN)- Ambulatory Specialist, Neurosurgery, PRN, Day

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

21h

About The Position

Provides and coordinates advanced nursing care in a non-acute specialty ambulatory, medical office, clinic, or urgent care setting. Care is delivered in accordance with the State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state regulations, accreditation standards, and Prisma Health’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. The position provides direct, individualized patient care; coordinates and documents assessments, education, medications, and treatments; and promotes wellness and patient safety. It also supports patient and family education, collaboration among care-team members, and a compassionate therapeutic environment. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), or an RN diploma or certificate accepted in lieu of the degree with the required RN license.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an RN in the state where the team member works.
For Ambulatory RNs in Mobile Ambulatory Care: valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care within established policies, procedures, protocols, and the applicable regulatory scope of practice.
Develop and deliver individualized care that addresses patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Use ambulatory nursing knowledge, skills, and competencies to promote wellness, restore health, and address health-related situational problems.
Assess patients and apply current ambulatory nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice when developing individualized plans of care.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
Coordinate and document patient care, including assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Delegate tasks and duties to healthcare team members according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Follow infection-control and safety protocols.
Communicate relevant information about patient conditions or concerns to other healthcare team members.
Educate patients and families about recommended post-visit self-care and integrate education into care to support informed health-related decisions.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Serve as a role model and participate in educating and mentoring care-team members.
Attend department and organization meetings and complete annual and as-needed compliance training.
Use supplies and resources safely and efficiently, and maintain a clean, safe, caring environment for patients, families, and staff.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
May serve as a preceptor or unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
Adhere to organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.